Flames of Desire (Flames of Ambition / Yokmangeui Bulkkot / 욕망의 불꽃)

Flames Of Ambition

Episode 15

You don't say anything.

If Dad brings up the shipyard, just tell him that everything's going well.

Don't try to upset him again.

Ohh... You're here?

Is the shipyard project going well?

Yes. And Dad?

Seems like he's in secret talks with Youngjun's wife.

That sounds good.

Don't you think? That way, my uncle can save face, too.

But I wonder if Youngmin will like the idea.

Ehh... Listen to you.

What is a must for every real royal family?

Wouldn't that be having at least one politician in the family?

Father.

With Youngmin's academic background, he'll easily make it to congressman.

You do have a point.

That's great.

He can just ask my uncle for help, when it comes to that.

But I'm sure General Nam is still disappointed with me?

Ahh.... Disappointed?! You don't know how often he compliments you.

Even if I made him lose all that money?

He said he saw you in a new light because of all that.

He said that you more than deserve your status as owner of the group.

Really?

I can imagine... General Nam has always been a very bold fella.

Instead, you'll have to give back half of what we lost.

That's only natural.

I had no intention of ignoring that.

But you sure are lucky with money.

Why?

Those drafts we bought last time.

We settled them and even got a premium out of it.

Really?!

Yes, Father.

So I guess General Nam didn't lose money, either.

Are you sure you aren't losing it?

Have you forgotten that Atlantic Group bought those drafts back at ridiculous prices?

Did we...

Look at you, ordering that and then pretending otherwise.

I forgot it all.

At least raise dividends next year, so you'll please the shareholders.

You know what all those who invested in the company because of my uncle said?

That they were conned by Chairman Kim Taejin.

Conned?!

Anyhow... Your wife is really something.

She's even making fun of him now, our dear Madam Nam Aeri.

What is she talking about? Seems like she mentioned me.

It's all news to me.

Like you never heard of that. What's Dad's wish again?

Don't you need a minister or congressman in the family to do business in peace?

If it's a president, all the better.

Father, you'll have to exercise more often.

Even the best mountain ginseng can't beat a nice excursion.

- You're all here? - Yes.

Let's have a cup of tea.

Did you put on some weight lately, by any chance?

She's really so...

Mother.

Aren't you going out? Father got out of the studio already.

I'll just stay here.

What are you, afraid of your daughter-in-law?

I sure am.

I get the chills at the mere sight of her.

Aigoo... Aigoo, you really...

I was foolish.

Why did I even bother following her...

So Madam Kang made a mess!

How dare you...

You followed her to Tokyo, Hong Kong... Didn't it happen back then?

Right?

I knew it.

Look at you, sneakingly talking down on me.

Eonni, one should live within his means.

You ignore me to go prance around with the smarter daughter-in-law,

and then she finds your weak spot and you end up making a mess.

You...

What did I ever do?

I've heard about it.

From who?

Who do you think? From Nam Aeri.

So you're telling me she told you?

She said she did nothing wrong, whereas you...

Fine, I feel sorry for you, so let's not get down and dirty.

She just said you let yourself be tempted and fell hook, line and sinker.

That's why your husband will never make it big.

How ignorant...

- Why, you're smart? - Shut up.

Stop yapping that trap before I have to sew it shut.

So I guess you really did it!

I ought to...

What are you talking about? You could hear you laugh from outside.

Let me in on it.

Go ahead, let me listen, too.

What was it? Let's hear it.

Mother suddenly found herself laid bare.

Bare?!

I get it now.

Do you even know what that is about?

Didn't you hear say it, laid bare?

How childish, really...

Royal family?!

What are you plotting?

Who said I am?

Leave Youngmin alone. That boy's going to go back to school once this is over.

Boy?!

Does Youngmin really look like a kid to you?

- Minister, congressman... - You're the one who feels like a kid to me.

Always acting so prissy...

You really think Dad is going to let you fool him?

He'll at least pretend.

So before your brother steals everything away from you, wake up.

You don't even know who your father's favorite is...

How much would it amount to?

If you add the compensation fee, more or less...

More or less?!

You can't run a business that way.

That was always Father's style, so why not?

Isn't that right, Father?

There's an election next year.

So leave the shipyard to my husband, and prepare to run for congress.

She's quick on her feet, all right...

So she's telling Youngmin to become congressman or minister?

Fine with me...

Youngmin can't even compare with you.

Afraid that's not the case.

Youngmin is an even bigger problem.

He's still hanging from his brother's lips, what's the big deal with him?

Youngjun is not going to cut it,

because of Nam Aeri.

So Youngjun's in-laws and Dad...

are going to go at each other's throats.

Ehh... Let's just sit back and watch all the spectacle.

That's right.

Let's go.

Are they all gone?

Yes.

And Youngjun?

He stopped by the office...

- Youngmin. - Yes, Dad.

My head is bothering me.

What?

I kept forgetting things these days.

Back in Ulsan, I'd even forgotten my own name.

I better sleep.

Is your father sleeping?

Yes.

These days, he sleeps every chance he gets.

Why don't you take him to Doctor Yoon?

You can go. Ahh... right.

Minjae left early this morning. What did he say again?

He went to Gangwon province for an excursion, or something.

He packed up and left early. Said he'll be out a few days.

Are you going to call him?

Yes.

He called earlier, saying he forgot his phone home.

He said to look for it and leave it in his room.

Is anything the matter?

No, Mother.

I'll get going.

If Minjae calls again, what do I tell him?

So, what did Chairman Kim say?

It went well.

He said we should let bygones be bygones and discuss any future decision from now on.

- Well done. - And my money?

He said you will get half of it back.

Half?!

So is he going to keep the other half all to himself?

Hyungnim, the mistake was ours this time.

Let's just be patient and wait.

I just can't stand getting fooled by that ignorant prick!

Shouldn't you look in the mirror before saying things like that, Uncle?

Ohh Ohh!

Always letting power do the talking doesn't work anymore.

You need to use your brain.

Keep it up!

Just leave it to me.

You little runt call me ignorant every chance you get, but...

It's not like I'm not saying the truth.

You even said it in that magazine... "I'm an ignorant old man."

I hear you chose that title yourself?

Watch your language with him.

Dad... You need to keep Uncle in check,

or else if he keeps trying to gain control of the group that way, it'll only hurt us.

But he's also the only man Chairman Kim is afraid of.

Worry about getting a party ticket for Youngmin.

The moment I mentioned it to Father, he lit up like you wouldn't imagine.

So with Youngmin out of the way, Youngjun would be next in line for the owner seat.

And after helping him to that post, I'll manipulate everything from behind.

Would Youngjun just sit and obey quietly?

He tends to flare up for the silliest reasons.

If he doesn't, I'll just replace him on that seat.

You?!

Why couldn't I lead the company firsthand?

Dad, women even become president abroad.

Another cup of coffee, please.

Yes.

Young -

Yes.